Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

The latest news on Nashville’s Music Scene brought to you by Jerry Holthouse.

Sam Bush Puts On His Rock Shoes For “Stop The Violence”

In his first new music release since 2016’s Storyman, Sam Bush leads the Sam Bush Band in a rocking, electric charge against the current climate of our culture. “Stop The Violence”, written by Bush and long-time collaborator Jeff Black, is reminiscent of so many great rock and roll protest songs …

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Watch: Powerful New Video “Fat Kid” From Austin Jenckes

Rising country artist Austin Jenckes has revealed the nostalgic video for his new single “Fat Kid,” the lead song off his forthcoming debut album If You Grew Up Like I Did. Filmed in Nashville with director Dylan Rucker, the song and video feature award winning songwriter Lori McKenna who also …

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Award-Winning Guitarist Duke Robillard To Release “Ear Worms” May 17

Stony Plain Records announces a May 17 release date for Ear Worms, the new album from two-time Grammy nominee and multi-Blues Music Award winning guitarist Duke Robillard, which will be available in both CD and vinyl formats. “Ear Worms was conceived as an album of songs that I heard and …

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Robin Alice Announces Their New EP “Here and There”

Robin Alice is the unexpected pairing of songwriters Kelley Jakle and Jeff Hortillosa. Jakle, who appeared in all three Pitch Perfect films, crossed paths with Jeff Hortillosa, member of punkgrass outfit Whiskey Shivers, on the set of the franchise’s third installment. During filming, the pair began playing music together, and …

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Blake Shelton To Produce Keith Whitley Documentary

Blake Shelton Opens Second “Ole Red” In Gatlinburg

Ryman Hospitality Properties and Blake Shelton’s long-awaited restaurant and bar Ole Red Gatlinburg is officially open in downtown Gatlinburg. The entertainment venue celebrated “Spring Blake” last week, with a full day of activity including a memorable performance by Shelton featuring special guests the Swon Brothers on the Ole Red Gatlinburg …

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ASCAP Nashville Announces Songwriters Selected For 8th Annual GPS Project

The ASCAP Nashville creative team has announced the songwriters selected for the 8th annual ASCAP GPS Project. The GPS (Guidance from Publishers for Songwriters) program showcases songwriters the creative team has identified as ready or very close to being ready for a publishing deal. Over the course of the year, …

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Tanya Tucker Launches New Tequila Brand

Tanya Tucker has conquered the music industry for more than five decades and is now launching Cosa Salvaje Tequila with founder Elle France. Cosa Salvaje is a silver spirit distilled by the family-owned Partida Distillery in Jalisco, Mexico from very mature Blue Agave plants, which results in a smooth, crisp …

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Country Music Hall Of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees

The Country Music Association held a press conference this morning to announce the 2019 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame – Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens. Bradley will be inducted in the “Non-Performer” category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with the “Recording …

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Billy Ray Cyrus To Release “The SnakeDoctor”

Billy Ray Cyrus, will release his new studio album, The SnakeDoctor Circus via BMG. The SnakeDoctor Circus, a concept record, features Cyrus’ longtime collaborator and songwriting mentor, Don Von Tress. It’s a full circle moment for Cyrus because Von Tress wrote the multi-platinum smash “Achy Breaky Heart” on Cyrus’ record-breaking …

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